Barb Brouwer

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Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a rollover near the Canoe Forests Products Mill on Sept. 4 in which one man was extricated from an SUV and taken to Shuswap Lake General Hospital. (File photo)

Alcohol believed to be a factor in rollover near Canoe mill

Salmon Arm RCMP receive many reports of erratic driver on TCH

Salmon Arm RCMP responded to a rollover near the Canoe Forests Products Mill on Sept. 4 in which one man was extricated from an SUV and taken to Shuswap Lake General Hospital. (File photo)
An accident near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97B in Sicamous closed the TCH in both directions for several hours Tuesday night. File Photo

Tuesday night accident closes Trans-Canada Highway in Shuswap

Highway re-opened east of Sicamous in the early morning hours of Wednesday

An accident near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97B in Sicamous closed the TCH in both directions for several hours Tuesday night. File Photo
Visitors juggle for the best position to view sockeye salmon returning to their spawning grounds on the Adams River in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park in 2014, which will be renamed Tsu’tswecw at a special ceremony on Sept. 30. (File photo)

Shuswap salmon subject of symposium

Variety of speakers to make their way to workshops Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 during dominant sockeye run.

Visitors juggle for the best position to view sockeye salmon returning to their spawning grounds on the Adams River in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park in 2014, which will be renamed Tsu’tswecw at a special ceremony on Sept. 30. (File photo)
The Trans-Canada Highway was closed for several hours on Saturday, Sept. 1 following a fatal accident at the intersection of the highway and Balmoral Road. (Mike Simpson photo)

Update: Motorcyclist loses his life in Shuswap crash

Accidents take place at two problem Shuswap intersections on the long weekend

The Trans-Canada Highway was closed for several hours on Saturday, Sept. 1 following a fatal accident at the intersection of the highway and Balmoral Road. (Mike Simpson photo)
B.C.’s representative to the Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Stephen Hiscock is working to establish a federal licensing program so that qualified surgeons could work anywhere in Canada, without having to apply to each province individually. Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer

Association breaking barriers to providing surgical services

Canadian Association of General Surgeons seeks federal licensing program

B.C.’s representative to the Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Stephen Hiscock is working to establish a federal licensing program so that qualified surgeons could work anywhere in Canada, without having to apply to each province individually. Jodi Brak/Salmon Arm Observer
The owner’s dog died and this motorhome at Pierre’s Point was destroyed in an early morning fire on Aug. 29. Photo contributed.

Dog dies in motor home fire near Salmon Arm

No humans injured in fire reported Aug. 29 at Pierre's Point Campground

The owner’s dog died and this motorhome at Pierre’s Point was destroyed in an early morning fire on Aug. 29. Photo contributed.
Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper

Mayor’s Report: September an exciting time in Salmon Arm

School is back, routines return and it's time to look back on the summer

Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper
Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment Staff/Sgt. Scott West is asking the public’s help in locating a number of vehicles stolen in Salmon Arm and the South Shuswap in August. File photo

Salmon Arm RCMP request public’s help

Police ask people to keep their eyes out for vechicles stole from the area in August

Salmon Arm RCMP Detachment Staff/Sgt. Scott West is asking the public’s help in locating a number of vehicles stolen in Salmon Arm and the South Shuswap in August. File photo
Elder Louis Thomas has tried to get support for a safe trail for four decades. (Martha Wickett/Salmon Arm Observer)

Safe route needed between First Nations, Salmon Arm communities

Three projects are being considered to link the foreshore trail with pedestrian trails to the west

Elder Louis Thomas has tried to get support for a safe trail for four decades. (Martha Wickett/Salmon Arm Observer)
Bruce Weicker of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 106 receives some information over the phone regarding the vandalism that occurred over the weekend at the Canoe Beach Kid’s Don’t Float PFD loaner station. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

Vandals target loaner life-jacket kiosk in Canoe

Kids Don't Float PFD station in Salmon Arm smashed in sometime overnight Saturday

Bruce Weicker of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 106 receives some information over the phone regarding the vandalism that occurred over the weekend at the Canoe Beach Kid’s Don’t Float PFD loaner station. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)
Headliner Colin James wowed a large crowd at the mainstage Sunday night, Aug. 19, bringing another successful Roots and Blues Festival home. (Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer)

Column: Roots and Blues Festival offers more than melodies

This 'N' That/Barb Brouwer

Headliner Colin James wowed a large crowd at the mainstage Sunday night, Aug. 19, bringing another successful Roots and Blues Festival home. (Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer)
RCMP are asking the public’s help in finding a truck that was stolen from the 5000 block of 20th Ave. NE overnight Aug. 22-23. File image

Salmon Arm RCMP want help finding stolen truck with boat

A Burgundy 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 was taken from the 5000 block of 20th Avenue NE

RCMP are asking the public’s help in finding a truck that was stolen from the 5000 block of 20th Ave. NE overnight Aug. 22-23. File image
Firefighters Colton Barker (Scotch Creek / Lee Creek), team leader Ken Fraser (Anglemont) and Sam Poffinbarger (Scotch Creek / Lee Creek) were the first CSRD team to respond to a request for aid from the BC Wildfire Service at Dease Lake. (Image contributed)

Salmon Arm, regional district send firefighters north

Crews receive accolades for their work with BC Wildfire Service

Firefighters Colton Barker (Scotch Creek / Lee Creek), team leader Ken Fraser (Anglemont) and Sam Poffinbarger (Scotch Creek / Lee Creek) were the first CSRD team to respond to a request for aid from the BC Wildfire Service at Dease Lake. (Image contributed)
Telecaster whiz Bill Kirchen performs on the Roots and Blues Main Stage with Jimmie Dale Gilmore Sunday, Aug. 19. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)

Music seasoned with time-tested talent at Salmon Arm Roots and Blues

Oldsters Bill Kirchen and Russell deCarle play with youthful passion

Telecaster whiz Bill Kirchen performs on the Roots and Blues Main Stage with Jimmie Dale Gilmore Sunday, Aug. 19. (Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer)
Headliner Colin James wowed a large crowd at the Main Stage Sunday night, bringing home another successful Roots and Blues Festival. (Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues a smokin’ hot affair

Neither smoke nor a dip in temperature deters diehard fans

Headliner Colin James wowed a large crowd at the Main Stage Sunday night, bringing home another successful Roots and Blues Festival. (Jim Elliott/Salmon Arm Observer)
In 2014, Fisheries and Oceans Canada technician Ryan Levesque takes in a net from the Adams River while a red mass of sockeye salmon continue their long journey up the Adams River. Levesque and other Fisheries biologists were working with the sockeye in a small test area and giving a small group of students on-shore a close-up look of the fish during the 2014 dominant run. File photo

Nearly 7 million late-run sockeye due to return to Shuswap

Officials hope promising Scotch Creek early-return bodes well for Adams River run

In 2014, Fisheries and Oceans Canada technician Ryan Levesque takes in a net from the Adams River while a red mass of sockeye salmon continue their long journey up the Adams River. Levesque and other Fisheries biologists were working with the sockeye in a small test area and giving a small group of students on-shore a close-up look of the fish during the 2014 dominant run. File photo
In 2014, Fisheries and Oceans Canada technician Ryan Levesque takes in a net from the Adams River while a red mass of sockeye salmon continue their long journey up the Adams River. Levesque and other Fisheries biologists were working with the sockeye in a small test area and giving a small group of students on-shore a close-up look of the fish during the 2014 dominant run. File photo

Nearly 7 million late-run sockeye due to return to Shuswap

Officials hope promising Scotch Creek early-return bodes well for Adams River run

In 2014, Fisheries and Oceans Canada technician Ryan Levesque takes in a net from the Adams River while a red mass of sockeye salmon continue their long journey up the Adams River. Levesque and other Fisheries biologists were working with the sockeye in a small test area and giving a small group of students on-shore a close-up look of the fish during the 2014 dominant run. File photo
High-octane band Small Town Artillery keep the magic of Roots and Blues alive with an after party tonight (Monday, Aug. 20) at the legion. (Photo contributed)

The beats continue in Salmon Arm

Kaslo band performs in a Roots and Blues after party

High-octane band Small Town Artillery keep the magic of Roots and Blues alive with an after party tonight (Monday, Aug. 20) at the legion. (Photo contributed)
Talented guitar slinger Rick Vito will perform in Aces High, a workshop with other heavyweights Bill Kirchen and Brent Parkin. Hear them ignite the blues, swing, rockabilly and heavy twang at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Barn Stage. (Photo contributed)

Shuswap’s Roots and Blues features unique collaborations this weekend

Festival favourites are the magical workshops where musicians jam who haven't played together before.

Talented guitar slinger Rick Vito will perform in Aces High, a workshop with other heavyweights Bill Kirchen and Brent Parkin. Hear them ignite the blues, swing, rockabilly and heavy twang at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Barn Stage. (Photo contributed)
Talented guitar slinger Rick Vito will perform in Aces High, a workshop with other heavyweights Bill Kirchen and Brent Parkin. Hear them ignite the blues, swing, rockabilly and heavy twang at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Barn Stage. (Photo contributed)

Working it out at Roots and Blues Festival

A pot-pourri of talented artists will jam to make workshop magic this weekend

Talented guitar slinger Rick Vito will perform in Aces High, a workshop with other heavyweights Bill Kirchen and Brent Parkin. Hear them ignite the blues, swing, rockabilly and heavy twang at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Barn Stage. (Photo contributed)